Car Accident Lawsuits Modified comparative negligence The modified comparative negligence rule in car accident lawsuits is a legal principle that allows for partial recovery of damages even if the other party was partially at fault. This concept was created to make the process more equitable for both parties. If a person is partially at fault for an accident, the court may reduce the amount of their financial compensation to reflect their contribution to the accident. Pure comparative negligence is applied in some states. It is used to determ